Drama school foundation courses - some advice!

Quite a few of my Drama students have asked me what they should do after their A levels and whether they should do a Foundation Course so I did a bit of research - Quite a lot of Drama Schools are now offering Foundation courses including the Conservatoire schools. They are invariably very expensive and you cannot get any funding for the...

Primary Education Courses

I'm currently in Year 12 about to sit my AS Levels and I've been thinking about what I want to do at University and I've decided I want to be a primary school teacher. However, after looking at the entry requirements for a lot of University courses on Primary Education it appears that it's a necessary that I have a lot of experience in a...

Monologue Advice Drama School?

I have a few questions in relation to monologues. Most drama schools request a Shakespeare and contemporary monologue. I was debating on performing a comedy Shakespeare/and a more distressing/vulnerable contemporary piece. However I've heard several comment that drama school don't favour humour, especially Shakespeare. Would this be true?...

Other/Not applicable Your Experience of Drama School Auditions?

Hey everyone :) I'm planning to audition for a few drama schools at the beginning of next year, and I'm wondering if there are any students here who've been through drama school auditions before and could offer me some insight on the process? Of course I've read through the Auditions&Admissions sections of the sites of the schools I plan...

Arden School of Theatre... Can I get a reputable agent??

Recently been applying for drama schools. I have been accepted into ARDEN SCHOOL OF THEATRE. Arden is not on the conference of drama schools, but is a good drama school. After graduation i'll be wanting to find a REPUTABLE actor agent. If I go to Arden, will reputable agencies be interested in putting me on their books? Thanks!...

Foundation Year and Accommodation

Hi all Just got an unconditional offer for Computer Science with Foundation year at Liverpool. Anyone else doing a foundation year? And also, in regards to accommodation, has anyone looked into it much? Or anyone with experience got any advice? The first foundation year is in the Carmel College, and some people are saying it would be best...

Ravensbourne foundation- design and media

Anyone who is on this course who can give me some more feedback? Or anyone who has had an interview for this year already? I'm waiting to hear from Kingston but think I should also look at other courses as I don't want all my eggs in one basket! I liked the look of the foundation at Rave when I looked round but would like some insider fee...

Will access courses accept 16 year olds?

I originally posted this question in a different section but I think it wasn't perfectly categorized. I missed allot of school while doing my GCSEs because of various reasons and now i'm on 45% attendance. I'm planning to take A levels as a route towards a physics degree but my attendance has affected my attendance so much that I will pro...

Kingston Art Foundation interview - what's it like??

Has anyone had a group interview for Kingston foundation for 2013 entry? Did you have to show your whole portfolio and sketchbooks, or just pick a few of your best pieces? It sounds like we only get 5-10 minutes to show the work and talk about it in front of a group. Did they ask any awkward questions? Have any U.K based applicants heard...

Foundation Courses worthwhile?

Hey everyone! I am currently studying completely unrelated subjects at A Level to the one I intend to do for my degree. I want to study psychology to eventually gain a career in counselling. One way I could do this is by studying psychology with a foundation year. Do employers prefer a Psychology A Level apposed to a foundation year? Does...

Anyone on the Drama Course?

Still trying to decide which uni I want to go to and it's between Manchester and Bristol. Wondering if anyone could let me know how they're getting on with any of the Drama courses and how they're finding it! The main appeal at the moment for Manchester is the movement of the BBC and the possibility of contacts being made. Please respond!...

IU to star in leading role in upcoming drama (2013/03/05)

Singer and actress "IU" is set to appear on the upcoming weekend drama "Lee Soon-sin is the Best", which will be aired starting March 9 after the hit drama "My Daughter Seo-yeong" wraps up.The highly anticipated drama revolves around a girl who is neither fortunate nor pretty but plucky. She struggles with her mother to find happiness aft...

Foundation Interview at Ravensbourne

hi all :) I've got an interview this friday for the Foundation Diploma in Fashion and Textiles (WOOOOO!!!:D) I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on how I could convince them to offer me a place. Also, what kind of questions did they ask at your interview? Thanks for the help :) xxx...

Some questions on IT certifications, CompTIA, CCNA etc

Before I go further it's best to know that I am not eligible for free courses or grants to do any courses..i am not on JSA either. So with having to fund these IT courses myself I need to find the best and cheapest ones available. Can anyone suggest some courses they have done in London with the duration, cost of the course and location f...

Best Foundation For Bridal Makeup: Ask IMBB

Swati Asks: I have been a silent reader of your blog for a long long time now! I am getting married in November and looking for a foundation that will be suitable for bridal makeup. Basically, something that gives a flawless finish and photographs well. My skin is dry to combination. Will you please guide me? Also, if you could help me w...

UCA Epsom Foundation Art and Design

So, I've applied to Epsom UCA for Foundation Degree because of what my graphics teacher has suggested. I live there generally with relatives at the Weekends (and Holidays) so I know the town. (I have interview for Epsom this coming Wednesday) But I want to know how hand's on is the course and will I be kept interested. I seem to have issu...

Nursing courses/foundation year

Hii I applied for the health professions foundation year, to go on to mental health nursing, in january and was invited to an interview for march. It's been just over a month now and i've still not heard back. How long is it usually until you hear a response? Thankyou :)...

advice for CSM foundation interview

Hi everyone! I'm applying the foundation course for CSM this year and I've got an interview in late May. Can anyone give me some advice for the interview? eg, how long will it takes? cos someone told me we will leave our portfolio for about 1 hr and someone will come to inform us if we are getting an interview. Because I am doing A levels...

University Courses - Any Advice?

Hi there, I'm currently studying my AS Levels - Maths, Physics, Geography and Religious Studies. With university applications fast approaching, I'm still unsure about what I want to study. Areas of interest include: economics, philosophy, physics but are not limited to these areas of study. Does anyone have any advice on courses to look i...

changing courses

Wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I've applied through UCAS to do a Social Work degree as a mature student. I have an interview next week. I'v e been given a conditional offer which I have accepted. I only applied to do Social Work and because I have accepted the conditional offer can no longer add any more options. The thing i...

MBC reps new drama "Princess Aurora - Drama" (2013/05/16)

In a poster for MBC's upcoming drama, "Princess Aurora - Drama - Drama", the lead female character Jeon So-min, in a pink dress, and the lead male character Oh Chang-suk, sit on a sofa. MBC held a press conference for its upcoming daily drama "Princess Aurora - Drama" yesterday in Yeouido, western Seoul. Many of the actors and actresses g...

BACK TO THE BASICS: HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION

post + photography by amy nadine, graphic design by eunice chun Today we’re going back to the basics and we’re starting with foundation application! We’ve already learned not to go against the grain in our Foundation Direction tutorial and now we’re taking it a step further. When you apply your foundation, always start in the middle of y...

Secondary Maths Applicants

Hi, I just need some general advice about applying for Maths courses in a few months time, bearing in mind I am from a school with little guidance and a low turnover of university applicants. I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Biology and History at A level, although near enough self-teaching Further with a couple of sessions a week help...

Sheffield or Newcastle Medical School!?

Hi everyone, I currently have offers from both Newcastle and Sheffield to study undergraduate medicine in september 2013 though I'm finding it really difficult to decide between the two. N.B. my sheffield offer is for the foundation course as I have not studied chemistry at A Level, however my Newcastle offer is for the standard course. A...

Alternative LPC providers - NCLT

So may be time has come for me to to self-fund a LPC. I am not looking into College of Law or BPP as paying £14k for learning about wills, property law and interviewing and advising is fvcking ludicrous. Interested in courses in London only. Kaplan is not an option, as £13k is a tad too much for a silly school with terrible venues and fac...

medical physiology & theraputics with Foundation Year

Anyone out there had an offer? or thinking about taking this course from Sept 2013? I had an interview ..and now have an unconditonal offer. Really really happy :) loved the school, modules, facilities...just now want to find out about lonsdale hall...derby or nottingham accom etc...travel, everything really. Would love to speak to someon...

Advice please :( convince uni to change my place to an unconditional

OKAY, so.. i've applied to study photography at falmouth i have already done my a levels, i got AAB so i have the points to get in already i am currently doing an art foundation but instead of offering me an unconditional place, they offered me a conditional on the terms i get a merit on the art foundation...which is weird cause i already...

Movies and dramas updated today 2013/03/18

Norigae (Korean Movie, 2012) New videos Fist of Legend (Korean Movie, 2013) New videos Jang Ok-jeong Lives in Love (Korean Drama, 2013) Updated cast Gu Family Book (Korean Drama, 2013) Updated cast Cruel Palace - War of Flowers (Korean Drama, 2013) New pictures Drama Special - Like a Fairytale (Korean Drama, 2013) New pictures At The End...

How to Extend Controller Class in Codeigniter using HMVC

Question: How do I extend a controller of a module and then call that extended class in Codeigniter's URI Router? Details: I have a class events stored in /application/modules/events/controllers/ events.php . I would like to extend into courses conferences which would provide specific functionality to those respective controllers. I woul...

Lee Sang-yoon returns to Seoul National University (2013/02/07)

Lee Sang-yoon is returning to school. Lee Sang-yoon is currently studying to go back to school starting March. Lee attended the Department of Physics when his continuous absence from school led to expulsion 7 years ago. Lee Sang-yoon aimed to graduate in February 2013 and studied hard in between KBS 2TV drama "My Daughter Seo-yeong". Howe...

Drama Memories (Dramatic, Action, Adventure)

Fast, emotional piano and strings track. Great for a dramatic or tragic movie or video, for example. Contains the following tracks: Drama Memories 2:43 Drama Memories – 60 sec 1:07 Drama Memories – loop 0:31 The track “Drama Memories – loop “ which is contained in the pack is a loopable version of the first 31 seconds.

BOV1 is Brutal!!! (CIW Javascript at WGU) Help!

I dont know what to say..... I've completed 4 courses so far Security+, Project+, Org Behavior, CIW Web Design but I cannot wrap my brain around BOV1....I am a VERY weak programmer and its not looking so good moving forward. Currently I am at Lesson 5 and coding is really intimidating, its not for me... What are my options???? I wish I wo...

NEED ADVICE PLEASE uni ICT Business Management

Hi I'm new to this and I am just looking for a bit of advice. I have just finished my AS yesr in college and I have studied ICT, Business, Media and Photography. I am dropping photography as I don't enjoy it and its boring and not really what I want to do in the future. I know that I definatly want to go to Uni doing either ICT or Busines...

Can i switch my course at this stage and how would I go about it? I dont know..

I have my offer for Southampton which requires ABB and Grade 8 (which I have) for music. But after thinking a lot lately I have realized I maybe should have applied for joint music and philosophy (which required AAB and no grade 8) Should I do anything about this now? or if I get in for music is that when I should talk to someone about sw...

Online Courses in the IB

How does everyone feel about online courses? I am deffiently taking one at HL, which is Computer Science. However, I may want to take Economics HL, meaning that I would take TWO ONLINE COURSES! Is this a good idea, or shall I just stick to one? How are online courses? Thanks Peeps!...

Loughborough Product Design/Industrial Design?

Hey, I've firmed Loughborough and have applied for the Industrial Design course, although the woman who interviewed me said I could do either as I do maths at A Level. I was just wondering if anyone who is doing either of the courses could give me any advice as I'm not sure which course is best for me? Also, has anyone else applied for ei...

Durham University Foundation Course

Welcome to the TSR forum for Durham Foundation Centre To introduce myself, I am currently a student at Durham University, and having studied with the foundation centre from 2012/2013. In the autumn of 2013 I will be reading theology. I have been running this forum since I got a place at the University in 2011. The idea behind the forum is...

MSc Applied Ethology and Animal Biology at Linkoping University, Sweden?

Hi! I'm currently in the second year of my BSc course and just starting to put feelers out for Postgrad courses. At the moment, I'm really liking the look of Linkoping University in Sweden because the course sounds amazing and there would be no tuition fees to pay. Has anyone studied at this university? Was it a good experience? If not, w...

Sixth form How do I get an A/A* in the A2 Drama exam?

Hi, I'll give a rep too for anyone who can help ! For Drama, I got a B for my As, and and A for the Practical. Which resulted in an A overall. From my understanding the A2 exam is harder and requires more work. So for those who do Drama/Acting at uni next year or those who smash Chemistry exams how do I get an A/A* this year for the subje...

Art Foundation

Hi - anyone help?? Which one to choose - East Surrey in Redhill for or Epsom Creative Arts? Anyone have any advice?? Thanks...